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Physical and mental health for young children
Education & Development

Physical and mental health for young children

...resources and qualifications by visiting The Open University – www.open.edu/ openlearn/ free-courses...Session 1: Promoting the health of all children: Introduction - Health can be a complicated subject, and the terms used can sometimes feel like a different language which can lead to confusion or misunderstandings. Therefore, the first section of the course starts by...
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Level 1: Introductory 20 hrs
What’s corruption got to do with climate change, and why should we care?
Nature & Environment

What’s corruption got to do with climate change, and why should we care?

...our seas This changes everything Only action against corruption can solve the world’s biggest problems: Alexei Navalny The conversation Nature: Why young climate activists have captured the world’s attention IPCC report Open Justice Centre Education for Justice Anti-corruption education [Screenshot of animation for COP26] Click on the banner to explore the COP26 hub...
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Article 10 mins
Becoming an ethical researcher Badge icon
Education & Development

Becoming an ethical researcher

...Open University’s mission to promote the educational well-being of the community. The courses also provide another way of helping you to progress from informal to formal learning. In this case the course is linked to masters study in the School of Education, Childhood, Youth and Sport. To complete this course you will need to find around 18 hours of study time over a...
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Level 3: Advanced 18 hrs
Rising China and Africa's development: oil
Society, Politics & Law

Rising China and Africa's development: oil

...Open University – www.open.edu/ openlearn/ free-courses...Session 2: The politics of resource governance: Introduction - As you have seen, China’s interest in many countries of the global South is in accessing their natural resources and in opening up new markets for Chinese goods and services. The Chinese also have certain geopolitical interests around their claim...
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Level 2: Intermediate 15 hrs
The world of water
Nature & Environment

The world of water

...Open University's range of science short courses March 22nd is World Water Day, an international day observed across the globe and an opportunity to learn more about water related problems and make a difference for those who suffer from water related issues. The day urges others to be inspired to tell other people and take action. World Water Day dates back to 22 March...
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Article 5 mins
Assistive technologies and online learning
Education & Development

Assistive technologies and online learning

...OpenLearn course is an adapted extract from the Open University course H810: Accessible online learning: supporting disabled students...Assistive technologies and online learning: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: understand what is meant by assistive technology recognise different forms of assistive technology understand some...
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Level 3: Advanced 8 hrs
Using visualisation in maths teaching
Education & Development

Using visualisation in maths teaching

...Educational and Language Studies at The Open University. Alan Bloomfield is Deputy Head of School of Education at Cheltenham and Gloucester College of Higher Education. The content acknowledged below is Proprietary (see terms and conditions) and is used under licence. Grateful acknowledgement is made to the following sources for permission to reproduce material in this...
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Level 2: Intermediate 6 hrs
Out for the count: the mathematics of voting systems
Science, Maths & Technology

Out for the count: the mathematics of voting systems

...under license from Outstanding Resources, and is provided here solely for the purpose of your own private study. For use in teaching in an educational setting, you must purchase a single-user license from the Times Educational Supplement website. And a special thanks to Rebecca Rosenberg, Lecturer in Mathematics Education, for her help in developing this activity....
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Activity 1 hr